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Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
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App reviews for learning potential, science, creativity

23 results
  • Review
    TinkerBox

    Superb physics puzzler challenges kids, inspires creativity.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Hopscotch HD

    Easy-to-use visual tool makes programming fun for kids.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Instructables

    Slick DIY app features cool projects; supervision required.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Robots for iPad

    Interactive app best for tweens, teens interested in robots.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Music Sparkles - All In One Musical Instruments Collection HD

    Great play-along music app for little ones; upgrade is fab.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Bad Piggies

    Angry Birds pigs star in challenging, captivating puzzles.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat Color & Create!

    Cool coloring app has science themes, unique tools.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Amazing Alex

    Angry Birds maker follows up with clever brainteaser.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Plague Inc.

    Slow & steady kills the (human) race in disease-design app.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Pandemic 2.5

    Aim is to kill off humans with disease in slow, passive app.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    The Night Sky

    Easy-to-use stargazing tool shines in its accessibility.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Bobo Explores Light

    Hard science is made very easy to understand (and fun).
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Art of Glow

    Create free, simple, mesmerizing art with a finger twirl.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Feed Me Oil

    Funky physics puzzler dependent on hints, social network.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Max and the Magic Marker

    Great strategy adventure with physics lessons built in.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Spaghetti Marshmallows

    Fun physics building game with a playful theme.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Geared 2!

    Solve puzzles by connecting parts to make them all spin.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Burn the Rope

    Fun, original puzzler challenges you to play with fire.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Solar System for iPad

    Well-written interactive book with lots of multimedia.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Trucks and Skulls Nitro

    Fun, boisterous puzzle game in vein of Angry Birds.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Trainyard

    Route trains to correct stations in this innovative stumper.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    SpongeBob Marbles & Slides

    Fun and varied physics puzzler set in Bikini Bottom.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Isaac Newton's Gravity HD

    Trial version of game has great puzzle creator.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad
    (App, 2010)